Association
Thursday 14.4.2016 Bahamas - Association -
Association
The Bahamian constitution protects the freedom of association in Article 24, and provides that it can only be limited in accordance with the law, and where ‘reasonably required’ in the interests of public safety or to protect the rights of others. Civil society organisations are able to operate freely in practice, and campaign on a range of human rights issues including the protection of migrant rights, and the rights of LGBTI people. Read more
Thursday 14.4.2016 Antigua and Barbuda - Association -
Association
Civic associations such as professional associations and advocacy groups enjoy protection under the constitution, provisions which are generally respected by the state. This right can only be interfered with by the state for reasons of ‘defence, public order, public morality or public health’. Read more
Thursday 14.4.2016 Botswana - Association -
Association
Freedom of association is coming under threat in Botswana due to the overreach of the state security agency, the Directorate of Intelligence and Security Services (DISS). Civil society groups in Botswana are critical of DISS’ intrusive intelligence methods that undermine basic rights and create a climate of fear. Read more
Thursday 14.4.2016 Andorra - Association -
Association
Andorrans make the most of a healthy civic space, with over 400 officially-registered general associations, reflecting an incredibly vibrant civil society sector amongst the country’s small population. Organisations range from professional associations of estate agents to organisations like the Andorra Women’s Association, which carries out public advocacy around important social issues such as domestic and gender-based violence. Read more